76: How We Use AI as Data Analysts w/ Luke Barousse
Sep 20, 2023
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Luke Barousse, a data analyst and data star on YouTube, discusses the impact of AI on data analysts, AI as data analysts, building in-house solutions, challenges and opportunities, the impact of AI on data analyst jobs, and the role of data analysts and AI.
AI tools enable deeper analysis and provide more valuable insights for data analysts, rather than replacing their jobs.
Data analysts need to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, including AI, to enhance their abilities and deliver more value in their work.
Deep dives
AI as a Tool for Data Analysts
The podcast episode discusses the role of AI as a tool for data analysts. The host and guest explore whether AI will replace data analysts or simply enhance their work. They mention the recent hype around AI, including technologies like chat GPT. The guest shares insights gained from his experience as a data analyst and his experimentation with chat GPT. He highlights the potential of AI to make data exploration and analysis easier and more efficient. The conversation also touches on the importance of staying updated with new tools and skills to remain relevant in the field.
The Future of Data Analytics with AI
The podcast delves into the future of data analytics in the presence of AI. The host and guest discuss the potential impact of AI on data analyst job prospects. They reference a consulting report that reveals executives' opinions on the matter. More than half of the surveyed executives believe that AI will increase the number of employees, particularly in data-related roles such as data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts. They draw parallels to the evolution of spreadsheets and accountants' roles with the introduction of Excel. They emphasize that rather than replacing jobs, AI tools enable deeper analysis and provide more valuable insights.
Using AI Tools in Data Analysis
The podcast explores practical aspects of using AI tools in data analysis. The host and guest discuss the challenges and possibilities of incorporating AI tools in the workplace. They mention the relevance of security issues and how some companies may opt for in-house solutions to ensure data protection. They also discuss the potential emergence of companies that offer AI solutions tailored for specific industries. The conversation emphasizes the need for data analysts to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and tools. They assert that by embracing AI as a tool rather than fearing it, data analysts can enhance their abilities and deliver more value in their work.
In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, I sit down with Luke Barousse, a data analyst and data star on YouTube, to discuss the impact of AI on the role of data analysts.
We delve into the question of whether AI will replace data analysts or enhance their work, sharing insights and perspectives on the topic.
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